Through April 2018, the Museum of Making Music presents “Unseen Artists: Sights & Insights from the Piano Technicians Guild.” At the entrance to the Museum, you’ll learn about the relatively unknown role of the piano technician, discover the vintage and ...More →

Scientists today consider their discoveries to be landmarks. Yet thousands of years ago there was already a tremendous knowledge about sleep. There are references to sleep in the Bible that can be directly interpreted by what we know today about ...More →

As the inventor of "Happenings" in the late 1950s, Allan Kaprow has been variously described as an avant-garde revolutionary, a radical sociologist, a Zen(ish) monk, a progressive educator, and an anti-art theorist. But he must also be understood as an ...More →

This program features two fascinating works written within 10-15 years of one another, by Italian composers best known for their operas: Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725) and Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736). Scarlatti's Sonata a Quattro in f minor is striking for its ...More →

Come to the San Diego Bird Festival and learn all about binoculars and camera equipment used to see your favorite birds and wildlife! The expo is free to the public. Ticketed events such as field trips and workshops are available, ...More →

A curated bridal event with style in mind for The Contemporary Couple. This one-of-a-kind bridal showcase will encapture visual inspiration of what your wedding day could look like. With tray-passed bites and the fruit wine flowing, you can mix and ...More →

San Diego Art Institute is offering a two-day workshop to teach the basics of coding using Processing software to create an interactive artwork or game. Processing is a powerful open source software widely used by artists and programmers all around ...More →

The Front Arte Cultura

Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 5 p.m.Friday, February 23, 2018 at 5 p.m.

Join members of the Friends and the Mission Valley Library and library staff to discuss ongoing projects, library goals, fundraising, and to learn how the Friends support our operations! Opened in July 2002 to serve a thriving community, the Mission ...More →

Come paint and have fun with us! No experience required. Follow our art instructor step-by-step as you recreate the featured painting. Then take home your own masterpiece! For more information, and to register, visit the Wine & Canvas website. To ...More →

"Moneyball" (2011, PG-13) Given a lean budget, Bill Jean, general manager of the Oakland A’s, turned a failing team into success. He utilized analytic and data driven techniques to acquire new players changing the culture of player selections within baseball. ...More →

Join the Baskin-Robbins team to learn more about turn-key franchise opportunities available now in San Diego. Interested in starting from the ground up? We will also discuss traditional franchise development opportunities in the area. Details to be emailed after RSVP ...More →

Speaker: Dr. Emily Edmonds-Poli, Chair, Department of Political Science and International Relations at University of San Diego. Hosted by the San Diego World Affairs Council. In an election with potentially serious ramifications for the United States’ relationship with its southern ...More →

The San Diego Association of Governments (SANDAG) invites you to attend a community meeting for the Imperial Avenue Bikeway project. The proposed bikeway will help create safer streets for people who walk, bike, drive and take transit in the Southeastern ...More →

Presented by the San Diego World Affairs Council In an election with potentially serious ramifications for the United States’ relationship with its southern neighbor and third-biggest trading partner, Mexico's voters will go to the polls on July 1, 2018, to ...More →

Join Dr. Nicolas Reveles and William Nericcio, Professor of English and Comparative Literature at SDSU, for a unique evening that will explore the use magical realism in the storytelling. Don’t miss the mix and mingle pre-event reception.
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The San Diego Cymbidium Orchid Society would like to invite the public to a special one-time free event on Wednesday, February 21 at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Ron Kaufmann will be sharing his talk entitled "Orchids of Tropical America" that will ...More →

Writer’s Symposium by the Sea is an annual event that brings interviews with innovative creators, life stories, examples of great writing, and evocative conversation to Point Loma Nazarene University that inspire readers and writers alike.
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A wild and romantic ride on the road less traveled. This clever and comic meditation on marriage features Sam Jaeger as a unemployed photographer moonlighting illegally as a NYC cab driver. When he picks up a distraught woman (Amber Jaeger) ...More →

Performed in an unusually intimate and conversational style, this staging of "Uncle Vanya" provides an up-close encounter with a classic of world drama. The play runs Feb. 10 through March 11, 2018. For additional details call (619) 234-5623.
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When an exclusive clique of teenage socialites accidentally murders their best friend, Liz (Charlotte Ayanna), on the morning of her birthday, the three girls responsible, Courtney (Rose McGowan), Julie (Rebecca Gayheart) and Marcie (Julie Benz), conspire to hide the truth. ...More →

The San Diego River is an oft-neglected local natural resource with opportunities for hiking, climbing, cycling, fishing, birding, kayaking and more! Join the San Diego River Park Foundation as they report on the ecological health of the river, using data ...More →

San Diego Musical Theatre stages "The Full Monty," a musical based on the beloved cult film. The Tony Award-winning musical follows six down-on-their-luck steelworkers who are desperately trying to support their families when they come up with a bold way ...More →

Follow the adventures of Sonny, an inquisitive little fox who sets out to explore the world. Along the way, he meets other animals who teach him valuable lessons about the importance of friendship and working together. Each encounter has a ...More →

"Paper Cities" returns to its origins in San Diego for a short run at the City Heights Performance Annex. This iteration has stunning visuals, and probes further into our contemporary dilemma--who are we in the grand scheme of things, and ...More →

Lamb's Players Theatre presents "Camping With Henry & Tom," a San Diego premiere directed by Deborah Gilmour Smyth. Every summer Henry Ford & Thomas Edison would go camping together. In 1921 they took along the President of the United States ...More →

February is Macy’s Museum Month. It’s a great time to explore more than 40 museums across San Diego County. Free passes are available at Macy’s stores in San Diego and Temecula. One pass is good for up to four half-price admission at each museum.
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Comprised of artwork created by faculty and students from the San Diego State School of Art + Design, Transforming Existence explores Surrealism with works ranging from those that were inspired by the movement’s icons such as Salvador Dali, René Magritte, ...More →

Oscars … And The Winners Are Thursday, Feb. 22 at 12:45 p.m. Join Dr. Lawrence Baron, Professor Emeritus from San Diego State University as we review the Academy Award Nominees and predict who will win at the upcoming Oscars for ...More →

What does it take to tell the stories of war, life inside an occupied territory, or political, cultural, and racial upheaval within our own borders? We’ve assembled a panel of writers who have gone to the heart of these conflicts ...More →

As a part of the Living Legends Series, the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum’s newest exhibition focuses on Dr. Shih-Liang Chien, his family and their precepts, or family rules, for living. Precepts are an important part of Chinese heritage, and ...More →

“It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” George Orwell, "1984." With the help of famous first sentences and other writing prompts participants will develop a complete short story during this six week class. ...More →

Kuumba Fest is San Diego's longest running celebration of African-American culture and heritage. The theme for 2018 is Black 2 Position, and the event honors African-American history with three days of original plays, fashion shows, talent shows, music performances and ...More →

"theBlu": is a deeply immersive VR series that allows audiences to experience the wonder and majesty of the ocean through different habitats and come face to face with some of the most awe inspiring species on the planet. The series, ...More →

Kids and teens ages 8-14: Get ready to build amazing creations using glow-in-the-dark bracelets! Participants will work together in teams of two to six people to create an incandescent structure. Build a skyscraper, bridge, geometric figure, animal—whatever you can imagine! ...More →

Join us for a panel discussion on Venture Capital moderated by Greg Horowitt '80. Panelists will delve into a conversation on approaches, share their individual perspectives and engage in a Q & A session on Venture Capital. The panel will ...More →

Brown Chapel, Point Loma Nazarene University - Interview with Dr. Dean Nelson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. After a legendary basketball career, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar has become a celebrated writer in many genres. His new book, "Coach Wooden and Me: Our 50-Year Friendship ...More →

Come paint and have fun with us! No experience required. Follow our art instructor step-by-step as you recreate the featured painting. Then take home your own masterpiece! For more information, and to register, visit the Wine & Canvas website. To ...More →

The Women's Museum of California is hosting our second annual Women in Leadership Awards event supporting the museum. We'll be honoring the brave women behind the #MeToo and #WeSaidEnough movements and will have lots of regional elected and community leaders ...More →

Join Alexander Arshansky to discuss his works on view in “Illuminated” – a selection of paintings that explore states of spiritual ecstasy and communion with the divine. Arshansky will discuss his process and how the featured works connect to his ...More →

This Cine En Sherman program of short films features a collection of stories about life at the border. The films are: "Crossing the Border to Pursue a Dream," by Alejandro Tamayo. It's the story of a 14-year-old tennis player who ...More →

Mixer for the Arts networking event for artists, actors, musicians, writers, gallery/business owners, and all in the creative arts community. Free event. Bring your business cards and let's mingle. Hosted by Melody De Los Cobos More information available here.More →

Diversionary Theatre presents the West Coast premiere of "Cardboard Piano" by Hansol Jung. Chris, the spirited daughter of an American missionary, falls head-over-heels in love with a local teenage girl in Northern Uganda. Late at night on eve of the ...More →

Fathom Events is pleased to bring this insightful documentary back to the big screen in honor of its first anniversary. Fans throughout the U.S. will be able to enjoy "Is Genesis History?" in more than 850 movie theaters nationwide. This ...More →

Back by popular demand, Black Violin, a string duo from Florida, combines both the classical and hip-hop traditions to bring two musical worlds together. Black Violin has collaborated with the likes of P. Diddy, Kanye West, 50 Cent, Tom Petty...
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Francisco Cantu served as an agent for the United States Border Patrol from 2008 to 2012. A former Fulbright fellow, he is the recipient of a Pushcart Prize and a 2017 Whiting Award. This event is free and open to the public.
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Abba Mania, the original tribute group from London’s West End, brings back its popular live stage performance to San Diego. It’s been more than 30 years since the original ABBA last toured, but Abba Mania brings back those nostalgic pop ...More →

The winter Athenaeum Jazz series series continues on Thursday, Feb. 22, with an Athenaeum debut by Ben Allison & Think Free, a quartet led by celebrated NYC-bassist Allison with Kirk Knuffke on cornet, Steve Cardenas on guitar, and Allan Mednard ...More →

Born in Sudan, raised in Yemen, and now based in Brooklyn, Alsarah is not only a gifted musician and singer but also a self-proclaimed practitioner of East African retro-pop. Alsarah & the Nubatones was born out of many dinner conversations ...More →

The Wood Brothers are an American folk band consisting of brothers Chris and Oliver Wood, as well as multi-instrumentalist Jano Rix. Genre: Folk / Blues Ticket Price: $26 Advanced $28 Day of Show $46 Reserved Loft SeatingMore →

“Urban Songbook: The New Standard,” the brand new concert from Chris Mann, is the product of what he loves most about music–the classic, soaring melodies of the Great American Songbook and the trap-beat rhythms of modern urban production. Mann says, ...More →

OB Playhouse stages "I Love You Because," a modern musical twist on Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice," set in New York City. A young, uptight greeting card writer’s life is changed when he meets a flighty photographer. Along with their ...More →

American Comedy Co. presents three nights with Dave Attell. Known for his caustic humor, Attell is a favorite among comedians. He was named one of the "25 Funniest People in America" by Entertainment Weekly magazine and has a variety of ...More →

VAMP Dirty Talk: The Fetish Show VAMP is So Say We All's monthly curated storytelling showcase, regaling you with incredible nonfiction stories on a theme, on the last Thursday of each month at Whistle Stop Bar. "Dirty Talk" is our ...More →

Make messy art-making fun by joining us for Finger Painting Friday! Finger painting is an immersive art experience that allows children to be completely creative with their work. Better yet, caregivers don’t have to worry about cleaning up the mess! ...More →

Salomon Theatre - Film screening and Q and A with Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray, co-authors of "I'll Push You: A Journey of 500 Miles, Two Best Friends, and One Wheelchair." The book and accompanying documentary film are based on ...More →

Pet Pals provides a fun opportunity for children to visit San Diego Humane Society and learn about our animal friends. Each month focuses on a different animal or animal-related topic and includes a lesson, activity, and animal interaction geared towards ...More →

You’re invited to a weekend of cocktails, an art auction, dinner, dancing and Borrego Springs artists open studios tour, benefiting education grants and programs for the betterment of girls and women through Soroptimist International of Borrego Springs. Kick off begins ...More →

Make Friday nights in February movie nights at Malcolm X Library...and of course there will be plenty of popcorn! MXL Culture-Con — Celebrating African Heritage — is sponsored by the Friends of Malcolm X Library, KID Comics, 133 Art, and ...More →

Come to the La Sala Lounge in the beautiful La Valencia Hotel to hear Lady Dottie & the Diamonds! A staple in San Diego for more than a decade featuring some of the most talented musicians around, Lady Dottie and ...More →

As interest in Mexico’s art, business, culinary and development scene grows, one local group is bringing its art to this side of the border. Barrios Hermanos, a collective that promotes cultural and business connections between neighborhoods in Tijuana and San ...More →

The Harlem Globetrotters known for their one-of-a-kind family entertainment will bring their 2018 World Tour on Friday, February 23 to take on their long-adversaries, the Washington Generals. The Globetrotters will face a revamped Washington Generals team which recently launched a ...More →

Oceanside Theatre Company stages "Outside Mullingar," a story about Irish families by John Patrick Shanley. Anthony and Rosemary are two introverted misfits straddling 40. Anthony has spent his entire life on a cattle farm in rural Ireland, a state of ...More →